Veterans & Military Community

Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)

Helps relieve financial distress of Air Force members and families and assists them in financing their higher education goals. Find the nearest AFAS location in the U.S. or overseas.

Army Exceptional Family Member Program

Mandatory enrollment program implemented through AR 608-75 EFMP that works in conjunction with other military and civilian agencies to provide a comprehensive, coordinated, multi-agency approach for medical, educational, community support, housing and personnel services to families with special needs.

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)

Information on VEAP, an education benefit for veterans who paid into the program while they were in the service.

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program Web Site

Provides information about veteran benefits and services administered by VA's Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service to veterans, employers and the general public.

Directory of Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs)

VA listing of chartered and non-chartered VSOs.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

Home page of the organization that is the official voice of America's service-connected veterans with disabilities, their families and survivors.

Disabled Veterans: Opportunities to Use Your Abilities

Information for veterans with disabilities on scholarships and other financial aid, education and training opportunities, grants and loans and access to transition centers.

E-VETS Resource Advisor for Veterans

Helps active duty personnel, veterans, reservists, Guard members and their family members sort through the vast amount of resources available on the Internet, including job search tools and tips, career assessment and education benefits.

Educational Opportunities for Service Members

Information from Military.com on educational opportunities available for Service Members, Veterans and family.

Marine Corps Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Mandatory enrollment program for all Active Duty personnel to ensure that Marine sponsors are assigned to locations where services exist to support their family members with special medical or educational needs.

MilSpouse.org

Resource library for military spouse employment, education and relocation information. Offers thousands of links to employment related information and other resources for military spouses and military families.

Military Benefits

Provides detailed information and resources about military and Veteran benefits, including pay, GI Bill, VA home loans, health care, retirement benefits and more for active duty, Veterans and retirees.

Military OneSource

Designed to help America's troops and their families deal with life's issues. Offers access to articles, educational materials, interactive tools and more.

MilitaryHOMEFRONT

The central, trusted, up-to-date source for Service members and families to obtain information about all Quality of Life programs and services. Whether you live the military lifestyle or support those who do, you'll find what you need!

Montgomery GI Bill

Provides education benefits to eligible veterans for college, business, technical or vocational school; tuition assistance; apprenticeship; job training; correspondence courses and other educational programs.

National Resource Directory (NRD) - Education & Training Resources

A partnership among the U.S. Departments of Labor, Defense and Veterans Affairs, the NRD is an online directory that offers resources and information to help wounded warriors, their families and those who serve them as they transition back to civilian life.

Navy Exceptional Family Member Program

Assists sailors by addressing the special needs of their exceptional family members during the assignment process, including medical, developmental or educational needs, accessibility, adaptive equipment or assistive technology.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

Provides financial, educational and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the U.S., family members and survivors when in need.

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)

Works to maximize the quality of life for people with spinal cord injury and disease. Advocates for health care, research, education, veterans' benefits and rights, accessibility and the removal of architectural barriers, sports programs and disability rights. Find a local chapter near you.

REALifelines - Recovery & Employment Assistance for Wounded & Injured Service Members

A comprehensive program to provide individualized job training, counseling and re-employment services to Service Members and Veterans seriously injured or wounded in the War on Terrorism.

REALifelines Advisor

An online tool to help wounded and injured service members and veterans access valuable online resources and contact information for one-on-one employment assistance to help them successfully transition into the civilian workforce.

Resources for U.S. Service Members Returning from Deployment

List of resources for those returning from deployment including information for active duty, reservists and National Guard members and their families.

Special Needs Parent Toolkit

Comprehensive information and tools to help military families with special needs children regarding medical, special education, community support and benefits and entitlements services.

State Veterans Affairs Offices

Select a state from the map to find out about services and benefits for veterans.

Still Serving Veterans

A non-profit service organization committed to long term career development and life skills support for severely wounded veterans and their spouses. Web site includes a Job Center with job listings, resume guides and interviewing tips.

U.S. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Committee reviews veterans' programs, examines current laws and reports bills and amendments to strengthen existing laws concerning veterans and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs

This Committee handles all proposed legislation, messages, petitions, memorials and other matters relating to veteran's issues such as compensation, pensions, readjustment of servicemen to civil life, medical care, vocational rehabilitation and education.

VA Survivors' & Dependents' Educational Assistance

Education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. May be used for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeship and on-the-job training.

VetSuccess.gov

Information from the VA about services that the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program provides to veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Wounded Warrior Project

Provides programs and services designed to ease the burdens of the men and women of our armed forces who have been severely injured during the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and other locations around the world, assist their families, aid in the recovery process and smooth their transition back to civilian life.
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